Railway cup returns!

[Zulu]

Dublin manager Jim Gavin has questioned the timing and actual validity of the three-week break in the Allianz Football League – and why some of his players are still being asked to play three games in eight days which, he said, is "just beyond me".

Gavin's concern is that despite the league break, meantime there is a full round of club league fixtures in Dublin, the climax of the Sigerson Cup and Fitzgibbon Cup, the semi-finals of the Interprovincial football series, and the start of the Leinster under-21 football championship – all of which will involve members of his panel.

"Players need a break," said Gavin. "They've all got club games coming up next week, and want to go back playing with their club. . . you would prefer if the league didn't start until after the Sigerson.

"Because most of the lads also go back to their colleges this week for the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup as well. So most of them have big games in the next week. To have some guys there playing three games in eight days is just beyond me."

The quarter-finals of the Sigerson Cup are set for tomorrow and Thursday, and the involvement of DCU, UCD, DIT and NUI Maynooth will ensure a large Dublin representation: the semi-finals of the interprovincial football series are set for Sunday, when Leinster play Connacht in Pearse Park in Longford, and again several members of Gavin's panel will be called up.

Then there's the start of the Leinster under-21 football championship, this day week, February 19th, when Dessie Farrell's Dublin team take on Carlow in Parnell Park.

Another reason to question the need for the RC and another example of the crazy season we have.

[Captain Obvious]

Shouldn't be fixed in February with all those other games going on. Maybe the last weekend of April or September would be more suitable? The proceeds of the final is going to a good cause http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/2/1202131218-interprovincial-crumlin/

[Orchardman]

What a game! Ulster have some team, gonna do the 3 in a row next sunday. The GAA have their dream pairing now for croke park in Ulster v Leinster, more chance of getting a few heads through the gates now. Lets fill croker next weekend---SUFTUM

[yellowcard]

What a game! Ulster have some team, gonna do the 3 in a row next sunday. The GAA have their dream pairing now for croke park in Ulster v Leinster, more chance of getting a few heads through the gates now. Lets fill croker next weekend---SUFTUM

When do the tickets go on sale?

Could these games not have been screened on TG4 today rather than show repeats of yesterdays club semi finals.

[Syferus]

What a game! Ulster have some team, gonna do the 3 in a row next sunday. The GAA have their dream pairing now for croke park in Ulster v Leinster, more chance of getting a few heads through the gates now. Lets fill croker next weekend---SUFTUM

When do the tickets go on sale?

Could these games not have been screened on TG4 today rather than show repeats of yesterdays club semi finals.

Arrah no. The more Cake on the box the better for the sport, TG4 clearly understand this fact.

[Orchardman]

Did they repeat the game again from yesterday? jesus, that cake fella has had his day in the sun already falling around the place. Both semi finals in the football were classics by all accounts.

10 lids in next week, 5 lids for kids, turn up and pay at the gate. Ulster need to get jamie clark on board too, maybe even Aaron kernan. Is the sigerson on next weekend as well? might impact on murphy

[yellowcard]

What a game! Ulster have some team, gonna do the 3 in a row next sunday. The GAA have their dream pairing now for croke park in Ulster v Leinster, more chance of getting a few heads through the gates now. Lets fill croker next weekend---SUFTUM

When do the tickets go on sale?

Could these games not have been screened on TG4 today rather than show repeats of yesterdays club semi finals.

Arrah no. The more Cake on the box the better for the sport, TG4 clearly understand this fact.

I agree, hes a character but they should devote a whole programme to him and put him on Laochra Gael instead. Great photo of him on front page of Indo today.

[yellowcard]

Did they repeat the game again from yesterday? jesus, that cake fella has had his day in the sun already falling around the place. Both semi finals in the football were classics by all accounts.

10 lids in next week, 5 lids for kids, turn up and pay at the gate. Ulster need to get jamie clark on board too, maybe even Aaron kernan. Is the sigerson on next weekend as well? might impact on murphy

Never mind getting them on board for an exhibition match, if they are playing any football next weekend, first and foremost it should be with Armagh on Saturday evening against Wexford.

[Minder]

What was the attendance like at today's games ?

[Shamrock Shore]

About 200 paying adults in Longford for Leinster v Connacht.

[rodney trotter]

What was the attendance like at today's games ?

According to Hoganstand, 1615, were at the the Ulster - Munster game

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=1857

Final in Croke Park should get a good attendance with Leinster involved.

[Rossfan]

Final in Croke Park should get a good attendance with Leinster involved.

They'll get the 200 that went to Longford today anyway 

[Farrandeelin]

Final in Croke Park should get a good attendance with Leinster involved.

They'll get the 200 that went to Longford today anyway 

Would half of those not be from Connacht?

[rodney trotter]

Final in Croke Park should get a good attendance with Leinster involved.

They'll get the 200 that went to Longford today anyway 

Croke Park is a bit more appealing than Pearse Park. Pat Gilroy manages Leinster and 7 or 8 from Dublin are on the panel, that is bound to bring a few Dubs for support.

[Rossfan]

Very few you'll find.
Although you'd hope for the Hospital's sake a decent few would make it.